
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Albuquerque Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Albuquerque area of Albuquerque.


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Millennium Flats

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817 Slate Ave NW, Unit 817, Unit 817

Sunrise Bank

873-895 Silver Ave SW

800 Kent Ave NW

200-208 10th St NW
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1216 Gold Ave SW

1114 Gold Ave SW

1100 Gold Ave SW

805 Tijeras Ave NW

204-210 12th St SW

1123 Silver Ave SW

1204 Silver Ave SW

913 Copper Ave NW

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1111 Silver Ave SW

1107 Tijeras NW

504 14th St SW

311-319 12th St SW

1413 Fruit Ave NW

1023 Central Ave NW

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201 11th St NW

300-306 12th St SW

1008 Central Ave NW

720 Roma Ave NW

902 Tijeras Ave NW

1210 Central Ave NW

711 Roma Ave NW

401 14th St SW

400 11th St NW
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1404 Silver Ave SW

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Carousel

Downtown @ 700

Anthea

Park Place

The Franz

Country Club Lofts

510 2nd St NW
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La Plata Manor

709 Roma Ave NW

601 8th St NW
Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Albuquerque?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Albuquerque Studio Apartments | $990 | $790 | $1,800 |
| Downtown Albuquerque 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,181 | $956 | $1,500 |
| Downtown Albuquerque 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $1,395 | $2,795 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Albuquerque Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Albuquerque Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Albuquerque area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Millennium Flats priced from $790. Silver Moon Lodge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $897. Here are the most affordable Downtown Albuquerque apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type A | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| Nine-O-Nine Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Mehran Lofts - Gold Avenue Realty, LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| 505 Central Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 228 16th St NW | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| One Central | 2x2 A | 2BR,2BA | $1,600 |
| Huning Castle Apartments | Edinburgh Building A | 2BR,2BA | $2,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Albuquerque area is the $1.41 price per square foot 817 Slate Ave NW Model at 817 Slate Ave NW, Unit 817 in the in the Hunning Highland neighborhood starting from $1,690. The second greatest value Downtown Albuquerque apartment is the Edinburgh Building A Model at Huning Castle Apartments starting at $2,095 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Silver Lofts neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Albuquerque apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 817 Slate Ave NW, Unit 817 | 817 Slate Ave NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Huning Castle Apartments | Edinburgh Building A | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| 505 Central Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
| One Central | 2x2 ABB | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| Mehran Lofts - Gold Avenue Realty, LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.75 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
| Nine-O-Nine Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
| 228 16th St NW | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $3.75 |
| Millennium Flats | Unit Type A | Studio ,1BA | $2.56 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Albuquerque Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Albuquerque?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Albuquerque is under $2,095.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Albuquerque?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Downtown Albuquerque that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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